Stancija San Antonio: organic extra virgin olive oils from Vodnjan

Open. Closes at 16:00.

Four olive varieties are grown, harvested, processed and stored separately in organic groves. They become the Leccino, Buža ženska vodnjanska, Karbonaca and Istarska bjelica oils, alongside the Mix San Antonio blend.

The estate was founded in 2008, with its first olive trees planted in 2009 near Vodnjan. Its 27 hectares of organic groves contain 7,000 trees.

From mild Leccino to assertive Istarska bjelica

Leccino and Buža ženska vodnjanska have milder bitterness and pungency. Karbonaca brings artichoke and aromatic herbs, while Istarska bjelica is more bitter and pungent, with stone-fruit and almond notes. Mix San Antonio combines several varieties with aromas of green olive, fruit and fresh grass.

At BIOL 2025, Leccino, Karbonaca, Buža ženska vodnjanska and Mix San Antonio received Extragold medals, while Istarska bjelica received Gold. San Antonio Istarska Bjelica won Gold at NYIOOC 2026. That year, an oil from Stancija San Antonio scored 94.50 points at the Zagreb Olive Festival, placed second among 323 samples and was named the best organic oil.

A new line processes up to five tonnes of olives an hour

The estate's olive mill opened in 2014. Since the 2024 harvest it has used a new line with a capacity of up to five tonnes an hour, processing olives mechanically below 27 °C.

Olive pulp and skins are used as fertiliser, pits for heating, and the dried liquid fraction is returned to the soil as fertiliser.

Guided tastings last about 60 minutes

The guided programme covers olive growing, the oils and other products, with help in choosing among them. A tasting lasts about 60 minutes and is arranged in advance.

Distance from Bale: 11 minutes driving (11.3 km)

Address: Giovanni A. della Zonca 35 A, 52215 Vodnjan, Istria, Croatia

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